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  211819th June 2014Block Party!Block Party! REMAINING D-Day veterans were done proud by the commemorations on June 6, seventy years on from the game changing invasion of Normandy. Another anniversary on the very same day passed almost without notice. This one changed the history of games. It was 30 years... Read More
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  21339th June 2014Uber means it’s a black day for London cabbiesUber means it’s a black day for London cabbies London Cabbies are not renowned for their cheerful disposition and now they feel they are having a bumpy ride and are threatening to bring the capital to a standstill. It may be best to avoid London next Wednesday, June 11. Th... Read More
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  19681st June 2014Concerned Over Gameover Zeus Virus Warnings?Concerned Over Gameover Zeus Virus Warnings? asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL It seems we can’t turn on the TV or pick up a newspaper without a new computer scare being announced. One of the latest headlines, “Is the Gameover Zeus virus about to empty your bank account?” ha... Read More
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  208530th May 2014Handy new apps sound like a planHandy new apps sound like a plan A couple of new apps aimed at helping folk plan and organise are generating some interest at the moment. You would think that the world had enough Calendar Apps to choose from, but a new kid on the block is gaining plaudits because it is so q... Read More
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  196330th May 2014Samsung aiming to clean upSamsung aiming to clean up LG has launched one, but only in South Korea as yet. Toshiba has one too, only in Japanese outlets. However, Samsung’s model is now available here, for a mere £1699. What is it? It is a washing machine that you can talk to. A flurry of activity ... Read More
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  157130th May 2014Apps that help with the bus commuteApps that help with the bus commute Every week in the UK calendar seems to be dedicated to some aspect of life. Last week was National Catch the Bus Week, encouraging people who don’t normally take the bus to try it. Health benefits and green credentials, especially with t... Read More
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  218612th May 2014Worried about recent Internet Explorer warnings?  Worried about recent Internet Explorer warnings?    asks Peter Clarke of PC PAL Several of my customers have reported recently seeing worrying headlines such as that in the Daily Mail, “Don’t use IE: Government issues warning over Internet Explorer bug and says... Read More
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  249830th April 2014Apps that Transform your LifeApps that Transform your Life It’s no secret that life is complicated. Despite all the new gadgets and gizmos available, there are still the day-to-day trials and tribulations to get through. These can be even harder if you have an extra element to consider. Hearing loss c... Read More
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  280727th April 2014Will they work? Watch this space…Will they work? Watch this space... The future direction of the mobile phone market became a hot topic this week as pundits speculated which products would be the successes and flops of this year and whether the winners are already in the market or yet to come. The joker in ... Read More
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  24507th April 2014Future Looks Smart for LandlinesFuture Looks Smart for Landlines Is the domestic landline telephone about to surge into a new era? A recent product launch from BT might suggest so. The new Home SmartPhone S brings a whole new look to the plug-in phone. Although, like the previous generation, it docks into ... Read More